District notes
News around the towns and villages.
BALLYMAGORRY
Art Group
Brighter Ballymagorry Development (BBD) Art Group continues on Monday at 10.30am with Sheila in Fox Lodge Clubhouse continuing with the heritage theme. Classes are funded by RAPID and the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Walking Group
BBD Walking Group continues tomorrow (Thursday), meeting at 9.50am at Fox Lodge Clubhouse. A talk will be delivered to members by Sara from RAPID at 11am.
Aerobics
Armchair Aerobics with Stephanie continues today (Wednesday) at 11am for 10 weeks.
Christmas
A carol service and the switch on of the Christmas tree lights will take place on Monday, November 30 at 7pm at at Al’s Steakhouse car park.
Festive dinner
The community Christmas three course dinner will be held in Floyd's Restaurant on Saturday, December 5. Doors open at 6.30pm. To book, phone Leslie on 07596477478, Monday to Thursday, from 9.30am to 4pm.
DONEMANA
Opening hours
The Dennett Interchange office will be open on a daily basis, Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 3.30pm. A spokesperson said: "Please feel free to contact us by phone on the centre number 02871 397990, 07719067835 or email: [email protected]." The Drummond Centre will be open every Monday to Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm. A spokesperson added: "If you need to contact us please do so on the centre number, 028 71397757, email us on: drummondcentre100 @gmail.com or Facebook us."
Luncheon Club
Luncheon Club runs on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon to 1.15pm in Hilltop Café/Dennett Interchange with a game of bingo after lunch. Transport via Easilink is available by contacting the office. New members welcome. Meals on Wheels is also available seven days a week. For further details, contact Teresa on 02871 397990/07719067835, email: [email protected] or search Dennett Interchange on Facebook.
Services
Other services and advice available at Dennett Interchange include computer and photocopying services, batteries for hearing aids, fuel stamps, Donemana Saving Club, Easilink services and information on upcoming activities. To avail of any service, contact Teresa at the centre.
Fuel stamps
Stamps are now available by calling into the office. The cost is £5 per stamp.
Jobs and benefits
The Jobs and Benefits/Make the Call Wraparound Service will be in Dennett Interchange on a monthly basis with 20 minute appointments available. The new date is Thursday, November 5 or contact Teresa if you need an appointment at an earlier date. Services available include job searching, CV clinic, Blue Badge application, PIP application, rates and debit support and benefit entitlement calculation.
Wheelchair loan
Contact the office if you require the wheelchair for a day trip/hospital visit. Call 02871 397990 or 07719067835.
Volunteering
Have you an hour or two free during the week that you could help out with the Meals on Wheels service or the respite sitting service? Volunteer expenses will be paid. Contact Teresa on 02871 397990 or 07719067835 for more information.
MUGA cards
Cards for the council MUGA pitch in Donemana are available via the Drummond Centre at £3 per card. To purchase a card call into the centre or contact the centre.
Fitness classes
Female fitness classes have resumed at Donemana Orange Hall on a Tuesday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. The cost is £5 per person weekly. Fitness classes for male fitness classes at Donemana Orange Hall run every Thursday night from 6.45pm to 7.55 pm. The cost is £5 per person weekly. Everyone welcome. Contact the Drummond Centre for more details.
Senior Citizens Club
The group meet every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm until December at Earlsgift Hall. A spokesperson said: "Come along and enjoy the craic, bingo and different activities, finished off with refreshments. Everyone welcome. Easilink can be provided."
Dennett Danders Group
The above group meets every Thursday morning from 9.45am at the Dennett Valley Health Network site at 5 Brook Road, Donemana. A spokesperson said: "Just come along and enjoy a few hours of walking and talking, and taking in all the beautiful scenery along the way. Refreshments are served after the walk."
Men Shed
The Men Shed operates every Saturday morning at the Dennett Valley Health Network site. A spokesperson said: "Come along and join in doing woodwork and gardening or just have a chat and a cuppa. Everyone welcome."
Bus trip
A bus trip to Dart Mountain Cheese will take place on Thursday, November 19 with times to be confirmed. There are five spaces available. This trip is funded by Derg Valley Care. Contact Teresa on 028713 97990 or 07719067835, Tuesday to Thursday between 10am and 3.30pm.
GLENELLY
Embroidery class
The final week of a six-week HARC embroidery class funded through Derg Valley Care takes place today (Wednesday) in the Plum Club from 7pm to 9pm.
Plum Club
The Plum Club continues on Thursday mornings at 11am in the Plum Club.
Meditation
A three-week meditation class is beginning in Plumbridge Parish Hall with Majella from House of Balance. Limited spaces remain. To book, WhatsApp: 07721323184. The suggested donation is £5 per person.
Friday Walkers
Friday walkers continue to meet on Fridays at 10.30am. A spokesperson said: "Anybody wishing to join, please get in contact via email: [email protected]."
Crochet Club
Crochet Club continues on Mondays from 10am to 12 noon in the Plum Club
Community Library
The library will open on Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesdays. A spokesperson said: "Anyone needing photocopying or Internet use, please call in at this time or on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 1pm. If you need anything in between these times, please ring Anne on 07747891374 or Rose on 07813435230 to arrange."